Panchanga Calendar

December 1840

SamvatsaraSharvari (34)MonthMargashirsha → Pausha from 24.12RituHemantaAyanaDakshinayanaPlace55°45′ N 37°35′ E, UTC+3 changeAyanamsaLahiri

December 1840 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Margashirsha (until 23.12), Pausha (from 24.12). Periods: from 13.12 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 8.12 Dattatreya Jayanti.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

1Dhan7

2Shat8Masik Durgashtami

3PBh9

4UBh10

5Rev11Mokshada Ekadashi

6Ashw12Pradosha

7Bhar13after 09:27

8Roh14Dattatreya Jayanti

9Mrig1

10Ard2

11Pun3until 09:55

12Push4Sankashti

13Ashl5Dhanu Sankranti

14Mag6

15PPh7Kalashtami

16UPh8

17Has9

18Chit10

19Swa11Saphala Ekadashi

20Vish12

21Anu13after 10:21

22Jye14

23Mul30Amavasya

24PAsh1

25PAsh2Chandra Darshan

26UAsh3after 12:04

27Shra4Vinayaka Chaturthi

28Dhan4after 10:22

29Shat5Skanda Shashti

30PBh6

31UBh7

Day ratingBest daysFavourableOrdinaryAvoid new venturesUnfavourable

Markersafter / until HH:MM

Moon5Waxing Moon5Waning Moon15Purnima30Amavasya

Nakshatra typesfixedsoftlightmovablesharpfiercemixed

Icons this month (20)

Dwipushkar YogaGoddess (Durga, Kali)Mokshada EkadashiPradoshaKarthigai DeepamDattatreya Jayantiday of Purnima (full moon fast and puja)moment of the full moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)SankashtiSankrantiKalashtamiEkadashiTripushkar YogaWinter solsticeShivaratriday of Amavasya (ancestor rites)moment of the new moon (see the time in the “Sky this month” card)Chandra DarshanVinayaka ChaturthiSkanda Shashti

How to read the calendar

Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.

Best days

7.12 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Yoga Shiva after 09:27 until 14:36
Krittika (mixed): for everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal.
9.12 Wed — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Anandadi: Amrita
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
11.12 Fri — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma, Auspicious nakshatra until 09:55
Punarvasu (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
19.12 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi, Auspicious nakshatra
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
21.12 Mon — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa, Auspicious nakshatra after 10:21
Anuradha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
26.12 Sat — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara after 12:04
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.

Festivals

2.12 Wed Masik Durgashtami
5.12 Sat Mokshada Ekadashi
5.12 Sat Gita Jayanti
6.12 Sun Pradosha Vrat
7.12 Mon Karthigai Deepam
8.12 Tue Dattatreya Jayanti
8.12 Tue Margashirsha Purnima
12.12 Sat Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)
13.12 Sun Dhanu Sankranti
15.12 Tue Kalashtami
19.12 Sat Saphala Ekadashi
21.12 Mon Soma Pradosha
21.12 Mon Masik Shivaratri
23.12 Wed Margashirsha Amavasya
25.12 Fri Chandra Darshan
27.12 Sun Vinayaka Chaturthi
29.12 Tue Skanda Shashti

Special muhurta yogas

1.12 Tue Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–11:12
4.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:59–08:41 (05.12)
4.12 Fri Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:52–08:41 (05.12)
6.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:43–11:40
7.12 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:44–08:45 (08.12)
9.12 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:47–00:37 (10.12)
10.12 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:37–08:49 (11.12)
11.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–18:53
16.12 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:02–08:55 (17.12)
19.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–18:52
19.12 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–08:57 (20.12)
20.12 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–17:05
21.12 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–00:03 (22.12)
26.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:04–09:00 (27.12)
31.12 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:56–08:59 (01.01)

Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Avoid starting important matters

1.12 Tue — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga (unfavourable day)
2.12 Wed — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Panchaka
3.12 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
4.12 Fri — Vyatipata, Surya Dagdha tithi, Panchaka
5.12 Sat — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
6.12 Sun — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra), Yoga Parigha
8.12 Tue — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi, Vishti (Bhadra) (unfavourable day)
13.12 Sun — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
14.12 Mon — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga, Bhadra on earth
16.12 Wed — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
17.12 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
20.12 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga, Anandadi: Utpata (unfavourable day)
22.12 Tue — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
23.12 Wed — Yamaghanta, Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra (unfavourable day)
27.12 Sun — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi
29.12 Tue — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) (unfavourable day)
30.12 Wed — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Panchaka

Sky this month

9.12 Full moon (Purnima) 07:17
13.12 Dhanu Sankranti 15:13 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)
21.12 Winter solstice 20:12
24.12 New moon (Amavasya) 00:24
There are no eclipses this month.

Periods

from 13.12 Kharmas
30.11 22:04 – 5.12 13:13 Raja Panchaka
28.12 04:15 – 1.01 22:00 Roga Panchaka

Samvatsara and month

Sharvari (No. 34, “night”) — A dark year: scarcity and privation, but also a time for quiet spiritual practice. more

Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit. Shaka Samvat 1762, Vikram Samvat 1897, Kali Yuga 4941.

Margashirsha (Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti. more

Pausha (Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins. more

Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.

Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Utpata, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more

At sunrise 08:35

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 21:44 more
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 11:12 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:26 more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 09:00 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:00	karana Vanija
from 09:26	yoga Harshana
from 11:12	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 21:44	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 21:44	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:50
Sunrise	08:35
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	13:00
Moonset	23:17
Day length	7 h 26 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 11:12

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (11:12–16:02) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–11:12 Ravi Yoga 08:35–11:12 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:44–08:37 (02.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:35–21:44 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–21:44

Anandadi: Utpata 08:35–11:12 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:12–08:37 (02.12)

Bhadra on earth: 21:44–10:18 (02.12); Bhadra Puchha 23:36–00:51 (02.12); Bhadra Mukha 00:51–02:56 (02.12)
Raja Panchaka: 22:04 (30.11)–13:13 (05.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:23–07:29
Abhijit Muhurta	12:03–12:33
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:03
Godhuli	16:02–16:35
Pradosha	16:02–19:21
Nishitha	23:46–00:52 (02.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:13–06:56 (02.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:06
Yamaganda	10:27–11:23
Gulika Kalam	12:18–13:14
Dur Muhurta	10:04–10:34, 22:40–23:46
Varjyam	18:55–20:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 11:12, Shatabhisha from 11:12; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:35, Dhanu 09:48, Makara 11:45, Kumbha 12:52, Mina 13:37, Mesha 14:17, Vrishabha 15:09

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 11:12) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 11:12) — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −3

A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Utpata

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:35–11:12+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:35–11:12+1 Auspicious tithi 08:35–21:44+1 Yoga Harshana 09:26–08:37 (02.12)0 Anandadi: Utpata 08:35–11:12 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Dwipushkar Yoga 08:35–11:12−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:35–21:44−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–21:44−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 11:12–08:37 (02.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:35

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Festivals	Masik Durgashtami

At sunrise 08:37

Tithi	8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 22:39 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 4 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 12:56 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:18 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:18 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:18	yoga Vajra
from 10:18	karana Bava
from 12:56	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 22:39	tithi Shukla-navami
from 22:39	karana Balava
from 08:33 (03.12)	yoga Siddhi

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:51
Sunrise	08:37
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	13:07
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 24 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:56

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:37–12:56) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (12:56–16:01) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:37–10:18: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Festivals and periods

Masik Durgashtami · Durga

The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:44 (01.12)–22:39
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Hutashana Yoga 08:37–22:39 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–22:39 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:56–22:39 Krakacha Yoga 22:39–08:38 (03.12)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:37–12:56 Anandadi: Padma 12:56–08:38 (03.12)

Bhadra on earth: 21:44 (01.12)–10:18; Bhadra Puchha 23:36 (01.12)–00:51; Bhadra Mukha 00:51–02:56
Raja Panchaka: 22:04 (30.11)–13:13 (05.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:24–07:30
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:01–16:34
Pradosha	16:01–19:20
Nishitha	23:46–00:53 (03.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:34–07:14 (03.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:19–13:14
Yamaganda	09:32–10:28
Gulika Kalam	11:23–12:19
Dur Muhurta	12:04–12:34
Varjyam	19:35–21:15

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:37–09:44, 11:41–12:48

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha until 12:56, Purva-Bhadra from 12:56; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:37, Dhanu 09:44, Makara 11:41, Kumbha 12:48, Mina 13:33, Mesha 14:13, Vrishabha 15:05

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha (until 12:56) — gaining strength; Purva-Bhadra (from 12:56) — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-ashtami 08:37–16:01: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 08:37–10:18: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.

+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:37–12:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:37–12:56+1 Yoga Harshana 08:37–09:18+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Vajra 09:18–10:280 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 12:56–08:38 (03.12)−1 Bhadra on earth 08:37–10:18−1 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 12:56–22:39−1 Ashtami 08:37–22:39−1 Panchaka all day−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:37–22:39−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–22:39

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:37

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more

At sunrise 08:38

Tithi	9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 22:42 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 4 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 13:54 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 07:08 (04.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 10:47 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:47	karana Kaulava
from 13:54	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 22:42	tithi Shukla-dashami
from 22:42	karana Taitila
from 07:08 (04.12)	yoga Vyatipata

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:53
Sunrise	08:38
Noon	12:19
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	13:14
Moonset	00:37
Day length	7 h 21 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 0, bad — 13

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:54

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:38–13:54) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (13:54–16:00) is good for sowing.

more — lunar calendar for gardeners

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:54–08:40 (04.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:42–08:40 (04.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:38–22:42 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:38–22:42

Anandadi: Chhatra 13:54–08:40 (04.12) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:38–13:54

Raja Panchaka: 22:04 (30.11)–13:13 (05.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:25–07:32
Abhijit Muhurta	12:04–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	16:00–16:33
Pradosha	16:00–19:20
Nishitha	23:47–00:53 (04.12)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:14–14:10
Yamaganda	08:38–09:33
Gulika Kalam	10:29–11:24
Dur Muhurta	11:06–11:35, 14:02–14:32
Varjyam	23:32–01:08 (04.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:38–09:40, 11:37–12:44, 13:29–16:00

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 13:54, Uttara-Bhadra from 13:54; tithi Shukla-navami; lagna Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 09:40, Makara 11:37, Kumbha 12:44, Mina 13:29, Mesha 14:09, Vrishabha 15:01

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 13:54) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 13:54) — a good life; Thursday — success.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-navami 08:38–16:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:38–07:08 (04.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:54–08:40 (04.12)0 Anandadi: Chhatra 13:54–08:40 (04.12)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:54–08:40 (04.12)−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:38–13:54−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:38–13:54−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:38–22:42−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:38–22:42−2 Rikta tithi 08:38–22:42

Panchanga at sunrise 08:38

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Surya Dagdha tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more

At sunrise 08:40

Tithi	10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 21:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 4 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 13:59 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 05:00 (05.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 10:24 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 10:24	karana Gara
from 13:59	nakshatra Revati
from 21:52	tithi Shukla-ekadashi
from 21:52	karana Vanija
from 05:00 (05.12)	yoga Variyana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:54
Sunrise	08:40
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	13:21
Moonset	01:59
Day length	7 h 19 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:59

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:40–13:59) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (13:59–15:59) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:59–08:41 (05.12) Amrita Siddhi Yoga 21:52–08:41 (05.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:52–08:41 (05.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:40–21:52 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 13:59–21:52

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:40–13:59 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 13:59–08:41 (05.12)

Raja Panchaka: 22:04 (30.11)–13:13 (05.12)
Gandanta (tithi): 21:29–22:14
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:29–18:54 (05.12)
Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dashami

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:26–07:33
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:34
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:20
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (05.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:10–10:47

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:25–12:20
Yamaganda	14:09–15:04
Gulika Kalam	09:35–10:30
Dur Muhurta	10:08–10:37, 12:34–13:04
Varjyam	01:36–03:09 (05.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:40–09:36, 11:33–12:40, 13:25–14:05 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 13:59, Revati from 13:59; tithi Shukla-dashami; lagna Vrischika 08:40, Dhanu 09:36, Makara 11:33, Kumbha 12:40, Mina 13:25, Mesha 14:05, Vrishabha 14:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 13:59) — a good life; Revati (from 13:59) — increase in property; Friday — universal respect.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Vyatipata 08:40–15:59: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:40–13:59+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:40–13:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:40–21:520 Hutashana Yoga 08:40–21:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 13:59–08:41 (05.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Amrita Siddhi turned to poison 13:59–21:52−1 Panchaka all day−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:40–21:52−3 Vyatipata 08:40–05:00 (05.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:40

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Festivals	Mokshada Ekadashi · Gita Jayanti

At sunrise 08:41

Tithi	11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:10 more
Nakshatra	Revati, pada 4 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 13:13 more Gandamula
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 02:13 (06.12) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:07 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 09:07	karana Vishti
from 13:13	nakshatra Ashwini
from 20:10	tithi Shukla-dvadashi
from 20:10	karana Bava
from 02:13 (06.12)	yoga Parigha
from 07:01 (06.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:56
Sunrise	08:41
Noon	12:20
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	13:30
Moonset	03:26
Day length	7 h 17 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:13

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:41–13:13) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:07–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Mokshada Ekadashi · Vishnu

The “liberation-giving” Ekadashi of Margashirsha; on this day Krishna imparted the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna (Gita Jayanti). Devotees fast, read the Gita and perform ancestor rites.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:52 (04.12)–20:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:43–10:10 (06.12)

Gita Jayanti · Krishna

The anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita, imparted by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The entire Gita is recited, and discourses and homas are held.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:52 (04.12)–20:10
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:43–10:10 (06.12)

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:41–13:13

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:41–13:13 Hutashana Yoga 08:41–20:10

Anandadi: Prajapati 08:41–13:13 Anandadi: Saumya 13:13–08:43 (06.12)

Bhadra on earth: 09:07–13:13
Bhadra in heaven: 13:13–20:10; Bhadra Puchha 13:28–14:35; Bhadra Mukha 14:35–16:27
Raja Panchaka: 22:04 (30.11)–13:13
Gandanta (nakshatra): 07:29–18:54
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:28–07:34
Abhijit Muhurta	12:05–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:59–16:32
Pradosha	15:59–19:19
Nishitha	23:47–00:54 (06.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:54–12:27, 04:56–06:26 (06.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:31–11:25
Yamaganda	13:15–14:09
Gulika Kalam	08:41–09:36
Dur Muhurta	08:41–09:10, 09:10–09:40
Varjyam	07:55–09:25 (06.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:41–09:07, 13:13–15:59

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:41–09:07, 13:13–15:59
Cutting fingernails	average 13:21–14:02, 14:53–15:59
Cutting toenails	average 08:41–09:07, 13:13–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Revati until 13:13, Ashwini from 13:13; tithi Shukla-ekadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:41, Dhanu 09:32, Makara 11:29, Kumbha 12:36, Mina 13:21, Mesha 14:02, Vrishabha 14:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 13:13) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 13:13) — joy; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Bhadra on earth 09:07–13:13: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:41–13:13+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:41–13:13+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:41–13:13+1 Yoga Variyana 08:41–02:13 (06.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:41–20:100 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:41–13:13 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:41–20:10 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:41–18:54−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:41–13:13−3 Bhadra on earth 09:07–13:13

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:41

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Festivals	Pradosha Vrat

At sunrise 08:43

Tithi	12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:42 more
Nakshatra	Ashwini, pada 4 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 11:40 more Gandamula
Yoga	Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 22:50 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:42 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 11:40	nakshatra Bharani
from 17:42	tithi Shukla-triodashi
from 17:42	karana Kaulava
from 22:50	yoga Shiva
from 04:13 (07.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:57
Sunrise	08:43
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	13:43
Moonset	04:58
Day length	7 h 15 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 4, bad — 5

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 11:40

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (11:40–15:58) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Pradosha Vrat · Shiva

A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 17:42–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:43–11:40

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–17:42 Hutashana Yoga 08:43–17:42 Krakacha Yoga 08:43–17:42 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:40–08:44 (07.12)

Anandadi: Ananda 08:43–11:40 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:40–08:44 (07.12)

Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:29–07:36
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (07.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:05–06:33 (07.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:04–15:58
Yamaganda	12:20–13:15
Gulika Kalam	14:09–15:04
Dur Muhurta	15:00–15:29
Varjyam	07:55–09:25, 20:23–21:50

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:43–09:28

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashwini until 11:40, Bharani from 11:40; tithi Shukla-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:43, Dhanu 09:28, Makara 11:25, Kumbha 12:32, Mina 13:17, Mesha 13:58, Vrishabha 14:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 11:40) — joy; Bharani (from 11:40) — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:43–11:40+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:43–11:40+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–11:400 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:43–17:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:43–17:42 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 11:40–08:44 (07.12)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 11:40–08:44 (07.12)−1 Yoga Parigha 08:43–12:32−3 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 11:40–08:44 (07.12)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:43–17:42

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:43

Summary	Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 09:27; auspicious time — until 14:36
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Festivals	Karthigai Deepam

At sunrise 08:44

Tithi	13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:36 more
Nakshatra	Bharani, pada 4 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 09:27 more
Yoga	Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 18:59 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:36 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mesha (Aries)

Changes during the day

from 09:27	nakshatra Krittika
from 14:36	tithi Shukla-chaturdashi
from 14:36	karana Gara
from 18:59	yoga Siddha
from 00:53 (08.12)	karana Vanija
from 06:44 (08.12)	nakshatra Rohini

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:58
Sunrise	08:44
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	14:01
Moonset	06:36
Day length	7 h 13 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 8, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 09:27	from 14:36

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:44–09:27) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (09:27–15:58) is good for root crops.
Shukla-chaturdashi 14:36–15:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Karthigai Deepam · Shiva (Arunachaleshwara)

The Tamil festival of lights on the day of Krittika nakshatra in the solar month of Karthigai: a huge fire is lit on the summit of Arunachala hill in Tiruvannamalai, and rows of oil lamps are lit in homes.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, 09:27–06:44 (08.12)
of the two days with this nakshatra, the one nearest the full moon is chosen

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:27–06:44 (08.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 06:44–08:45 (08.12)

Anandadi: Chara 08:44–09:27 Anandadi: Sthira 09:27–06:44 (08.12) Anandadi: Vardhamana 06:44–08:45 (08.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:30–07:37
Abhijit Muhurta	12:06–12:35
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:58–16:31
Pradosha	15:58–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:55 (08.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:37–06:02 (08.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:38–10:32
Yamaganda	11:27–12:21
Gulika Kalam	13:15–14:09
Dur Muhurta	12:35–13:04, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	20:06–21:31

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:44–14:36

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 08:44–14:36
Cutting fingernails	average 11:21–12:28, 13:13–13:54
Cutting toenails	average 08:44–14:36
Bathing, washing hair	good 11:21–12:28, 13:13–13:54

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Bharani until 09:27, Krittika from 09:27; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 14:36, Shukla-chaturdashi from 14:36; lagna Vrischika 08:44, Dhanu 09:24, Makara 11:21, Kumbha 12:28, Mina 13:13, Mesha 13:54, Vrishabha 14:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 09:27) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 09:27) — consumption (a wasting disease); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-chaturdashi 14:36–15:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time begins after 09:27

Auspicious time ends by 14:36

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:27–06:44 (08.12)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 09:27–06:44 (08.12)+1 Yoga Shiva 08:44–18:59+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:44–14:360 Rikta tithi 14:36–08:45 (08.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:44–09:27

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:44

Summary	Unfavourable day — Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra), Kshaya tithi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Festivals	Dattatreya Jayanti · Margashirsha Purnima

At sunrise 08:45

Tithi	14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:04 more
Nakshatra	Rohini, pada 1 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 03:44 (09.12) more
Yoga	Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 14:48 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 11:04 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 11:04	tithi Purnima (kshaya: not present at any sunrise)
from 11:04	karana Vishti
from 14:48	yoga Sadhya
from 21:12	karana Bava
from 03:44 (09.12)	nakshatra Mrigashirsha
from 07:17 (09.12)	tithi Krishna-pratipat
from 07:17 (09.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	07:59
Sunrise	08:45
Noon	12:21
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	14:32
Moonset	08:15
Day length	7 h 11 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 3, bad — 8

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 11:04

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:45–15:57) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 11:04–15:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Shukla-chaturdashi 08:45–11:04: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Dattatreya Jayanti · Dattatreya

The day of the appearance of Dattatreya — the incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in a single form, son of Atri and Anasuya. Puja is performed in the evening and the Guru Charitra is read; Annapurna Jayanti falls on the same day.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:57–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Margashirsha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)

The full moon of Margashirsha: Dattatreya Jayanti and Annapurna Jayanti.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:04–07:17 (09.12)
the kshaya tithi does not touch sunrise — the festival is on the day it begins

Muhurta

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 11:04–03:44 (09.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 07:17–08:47 (09.12)

Anandadi: Matanga 08:45–03:44 (09.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 03:44–08:47 (09.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 11:04–21:12; Bhadra Puchha 17:38–18:39; Bhadra Mukha 18:39–20:20
Gandanta (tithi): 06:56–07:37 (09.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:31–07:38
Abhijit Muhurta	12:07–12:36
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:48–00:56 (09.12)
Amrita Kalam	00:56–02:20 (09.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:09–15:03
Yamaganda	10:33–11:27
Gulika Kalam	12:21–13:15
Dur Muhurta	10:12–10:41, 22:41–23:48
Varjyam	20:44–22:08, 08:36–10:00 (09.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 08:45–09:20, 11:17–12:24, 13:09–13:50 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi until 11:04, Purnima from 11:04; lagna Vrischika 08:45, Dhanu 09:20, Makara 11:17, Kumbha 12:24, Mina 13:09, Mesha 13:50, Vrishabha 14:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-chaturdashi 08:45–11:04: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Purnima 11:04–15:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)

Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi

+2 Yoga Siddha 08:45–14:48+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:45–03:44 (09.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:45–03:44 (09.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Kshaya tithi−2 Rikta tithi 08:45–11:04−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 11:04–21:12−3 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 11:04–03:44 (09.12)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:45

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more

At sunrise 08:47

Tithi	1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:25 (10.12) more
Nakshatra	Mrigashirsha, pada 1 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 00:37 (10.12) more
Yoga	Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 10:25 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus)

Changes during the day

from 10:25	yoga Shubha
from 17:21	karana Kaulava
from 00:37 (10.12)	nakshatra Ardra
from 03:25 (10.12)	tithi Krishna-dvitya
from 03:25 (10.12)	karana Taitila
from 06:01 (10.12)	yoga Shukla

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:01
Sunrise	08:47
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	15:24
Moonset	09:43
Day length	7 h 09 min

Sky

Full moon (Purnima)	07:17

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:47–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:47–00:37 (10.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:25–08:48 (10.12)

Samvartaka Yoga 08:47–03:25 (10.12)

Anandadi: Amrita 08:47–00:37 (10.12) Anandadi: Musala 00:37–08:48 (10.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:32–07:39
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:33–14:02
Godhuli	15:57–16:30
Pradosha	15:57–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:56 (10.12)
Amrita Kalam	16:58–18:21

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:22–13:16
Yamaganda	09:41–10:34
Gulika Kalam	11:28–12:22
Dur Muhurta	12:07–12:36
Varjyam	08:36–10:00, 07:58–09:22 (10.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:47–09:17, 11:13–12:20, 13:05–13:46 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:47, Dhanu 09:17, Makara 11:13, Kumbha 12:20, Mina 13:05, Mesha 13:46, Vrishabha 14:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:47–00:37 (10.12)+2 Yoga Shubha 10:25–06:01 (10.12)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:47–00:37 (10.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:47–00:37 (10.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:47–03:25 (10.12)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:47–03:25 (10.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:47

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Shukla, Auspicious weekday; cons: Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more

At sunrise 08:48

Tithi	2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:41 more
Nakshatra	Ardra, pada 2 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 21:37 more
Yoga	Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 01:45 (11.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:31 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 13:31	karana Gara
from 21:37	nakshatra Punarvasu
from 23:41	tithi Krishna-tritya
from 23:41	karana Vanija
from 01:45 (11.12)	yoga Brahma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:02
Sunrise	08:48
Noon	12:22
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	16:43
Moonset	10:45
Day length	7 h 08 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:37–08:49 (11.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 21:37–08:49 (11.12)

Anandadi: Siddhi 21:37–08:49 (11.12) Anandadi: Kana 08:48–21:37

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:33–07:41
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:57 (11.12)
Amrita Kalam	12:52–14:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:16–14:09
Yamaganda	08:48–09:42
Gulika Kalam	10:35–11:29
Dur Muhurta	11:11–11:39, 14:02–14:31
Varjyam	07:58–09:22, 08:15–09:40 (11.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:09–12:17, 13:01–13:42, 14:34–15:56

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 11:09–12:17, 13:01–13:42, 14:34–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 11:09–12:17, 13:01–13:42, 14:34–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:48–09:13, 11:09–12:17, 13:01–13:42 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ardra; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:48, Dhanu 09:13, Makara 11:09, Kumbha 12:17, Mina 13:01, Mesha 13:42, Vrishabha 14:34

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra — sadness; Thursday — success.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Yoga Shukla 08:48–01:45 (11.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:48–23:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:48–21:37−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:48–21:37

Panchanga at sunrise 08:48

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Brahma; auspicious time — until 09:55
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more

At sunrise 08:49

Tithi	3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 20:15 more
Nakshatra	Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 18:53 more
Yoga	Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 21:44 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 09:55 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini)

Changes during the day

from 09:55	karana Vishti
from 18:53	nakshatra Pushya
from 20:15	tithi Krishna-chaturti
from 20:15	karana Bava
from 21:44	yoga Indra
from 06:42 (12.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:03
Sunrise	08:49
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	18:20
Moonset	11:24
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (08:49–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:55–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–18:53

Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:49–18:53 Anandadi: Utpata 18:53–08:50 (12.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 09:55–13:32
Bhadra on earth: 13:32–20:15; Bhadra Puchha 16:39–17:41; Bhadra Mukha 17:41–19:24

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:34–07:42
Abhijit Muhurta	12:08–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:49–00:57 (12.12)
Amrita Kalam	16:46–18:11

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:29–12:23
Yamaganda	14:09–15:03
Gulika Kalam	09:43–10:36
Dur Muhurta	10:15–10:43, 12:37–13:05
Varjyam	08:15–09:40, 02:08–03:35 (12.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:06–12:13, 12:57–13:32

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 11:06–12:13, 12:57–13:32
Cutting fingernails	average 08:49–13:32
Cutting toenails	good 11:06–12:13, 12:57–13:32
Bathing, washing hair	good 08:49–09:09, 11:06–12:13, 12:57–13:38 and another 1

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Punarvasu; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:49, Dhanu 09:09, Makara 11:06, Kumbha 12:13, Mina 12:57, Mesha 13:38, Vrishabha 14:30, Mithuna 15:56

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Friday — universal respect.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Bhadra on earth 13:32–15:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +5

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time ends by 09:55

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:49–18:53+2 Yoga Brahma 08:49–21:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:49–18:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:49–20:15−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:49–18:53−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 09:55–13:32

Panchanga at sunrise 08:49

Summary	Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Pushya
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Festivals	Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)

At sunrise 08:50

Tithi	4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:17 more
Nakshatra	Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 16:37 more
Yoga	Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 18:06 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 17:17 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 16:37	nakshatra Ashlesha
from 17:17	tithi Krishna-panchami
from 17:17	karana Kaulava
from 18:06	yoga Vaidhriti
from 04:01 (13.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:04
Sunrise	08:50
Noon	12:23
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	19:59
Moonset	11:46
Day length	7 h 05 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 8, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:50–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha) · Ganesha

The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).

Rule: at moonrise, 19:59
the tithi does not cover the decisive time on either day — the following day is chosen

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–17:17

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:17–08:51 (13.12)

Anandadi: Mitra 08:50–16:37 Anandadi: Manasa 16:37–08:51 (13.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:35–07:43
Abhijit Muhurta	12:09–12:37
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:02
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:58 (13.12)
Amrita Kalam	10:50–12:16

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:37–11:30
Yamaganda	13:16–14:10
Gulika Kalam	08:50–09:44
Dur Muhurta	08:50–09:19, 09:19–09:47
Varjyam	04:31–06:00 (13.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 09:05, Makara 11:02, Kumbha 12:09, Mina 12:53, Mesha 13:34, Vrishabha 14:26, Mithuna 15:52

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-chaturti 08:50–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

+2 Yoga Indra 08:50–18:06+2 Pushya 08:50–16:37+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:50–17:17+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:50–16:37−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:50–17:17

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:50

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Sankranti day
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Dhanu Sankranti

At sunrise 08:51

Tithi	5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 14:55 more
Nakshatra	Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:56 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 14:57 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 14:55 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer)

Changes during the day

from 14:55	tithi Krishna-shashti
from 14:55	karana Gara
from 14:56	nakshatra Magha
from 14:57	yoga Vishkambha
from 01:59 (14.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:05
Sunrise	08:51
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	21:35
Moonset	12:00
Day length	7 h 04 min

Sky

Dhanu Sankranti	15:13 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 14:55	from 14:56

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (14:56–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Dhanu Sankranti · Surya

The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Sagittarius: Dhanur Masa (the Tamil Margazhi) and Kharmas begin — a month without weddings or housewarmings until Makara Sankranti.

Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 15:13–15:56
on the day the Sun enters the sign

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:56–15:13

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:55–08:52 (14.12) Yamaghanta 14:56–08:52 (14.12)

Anandadi: Vajra 08:51–14:56 Anandadi: Mudgara 14:56–08:52 (14.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:18–20:37
Gandanta (tithi): 14:33–15:17
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:36–07:44
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:34–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:50–00:58 (14.12)
Amrita Kalam	13:27–14:56

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:03–15:56
Yamaganda	12:24–13:17
Gulika Kalam	14:10–15:03
Dur Muhurta	14:59–15:28
Varjyam	02:26–03:58 (14.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:58–12:05, 12:49–13:30, 14:22–14:55

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:56, Magha from 14:56; tithi Krishna-panchami until 14:55, Krishna-shashti from 14:55; lagna Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 09:01, Makara 10:58, Kumbha 12:05, Mina 12:49, Mesha 13:30, Vrishabha 14:22, Mithuna 15:48

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:56) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:56) — loss of property; Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Sankranti at 15:13 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Vaidhriti 08:51–14:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Sankranti day

+1 Auspicious tithi 08:51–14:550 Ravi Yoga 14:56–15:130 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 14:55–08:52 (14.12)0 Yamaghanta 14:56–08:52 (14.12)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:51–14:56−1 Sankranti day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–14:56−3 Vaidhriti 08:51–14:57

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:51

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:52

Tithi	6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:13 more
Nakshatra	Magha, pada 4 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 13:55 more Gandamula
Yoga	Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 12:21 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:13 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 12:21	yoga Priti
from 13:13	tithi Krishna-saptami
from 13:13	karana Vishti
from 13:55	nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
from 00:39 (15.12)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:06
Sunrise	08:52
Noon	12:24
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	23:04
Moonset	12:10
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 10, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:13	from 13:55

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:52–13:55) is good for sowing, for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (13:55–15:56) is good for root crops.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:13–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 13:55–08:53 (15.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:52–13:13 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–13:13 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–08:53 (15.12)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:55–08:53 (15.12) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:52–13:55

Bhadra on earth: 13:13–00:39 (15.12); Bhadra Puchha 17:50–18:59; Bhadra Mukha 18:59–20:54
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:37–07:45
Abhijit Muhurta	12:10–12:38
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:19
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (15.12)
Amrita Kalam	11:37–13:09, 07:18–08:53 (15.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:45–10:38
Yamaganda	11:31–12:24
Gulika Kalam	13:17–14:10
Dur Muhurta	12:38–13:06, 14:03–14:31
Varjyam	21:49–23:24

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:54–12:01, 12:45–13:13

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:54–12:01, 12:45–13:13
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:54–12:01, 12:45–13:13
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:54–12:01, 12:45–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Magha until 13:55, Purva-Phalguni from 13:55; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:13, Krishna-saptami from 13:13; lagna Vrischika 08:52, Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:54, Kumbha 12:01, Mina 12:45, Mesha 13:26, Vrishabha 14:18, Mithuna 15:44

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 13:55) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 13:55) — ill health; Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Bhadra on earth 13:13–15:56: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Ravi Yoga 13:55–08:53 (15.12)+1 Yoga Priti 12:21–08:53 (15.12)0 Anandadi: Dhwaja 13:55–08:53 (15.12)0 Kharmas−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:13–08:53 (15.12)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 08:52–13:55−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:52–13:55−1 Bhadra on earth 13:13–00:39 (15.12)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:52–13:13−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–13:13

Panchanga at sunrise 08:52

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Kalashtami

At sunrise 08:53

Tithi	7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 12:16 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 13:38 more
Yoga	Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:20 more
Karana	Bava (movable) · until 12:16 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo)

Changes during the day

from 10:20	yoga Ayushman
from 12:16	tithi Krishna-ashtami
from 12:16	karana Balava
from 13:38	nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
from 00:04 (16.12)	karana Kaulava
from 08:53 (16.12)	yoga Saubhagya

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:53
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	none
Moonset	12:18
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 6, bad — 5

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:16	from 13:38

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:53–13:38) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (13:38–15:56) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kalashtami · Kalabhairava

The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:56–19:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 08:53–13:38 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:16–08:54 (16.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:53–12:16 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–12:16

Anandadi: Prajapati 13:38–08:54 (16.12) Anandadi: Dhumra 08:53–13:38

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:38–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:03
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:51–00:59 (16.12)
Amrita Kalam	06:43–08:21 (16.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:10–15:03
Yamaganda	10:39–11:32
Gulika Kalam	12:25–13:17
Dur Muhurta	10:18–10:46, 22:43–23:51
Varjyam	20:57–22:35

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:50–11:57

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:50–11:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:50–11:57
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:50–11:57, 14:14–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 13:38, Uttara-Phalguni from 13:38; tithi Krishna-saptami until 12:16, Krishna-ashtami from 12:16; lagna Dhanu 08:53, Makara 10:50, Kumbha 11:57, Mina 12:42, Mesha 13:22, Vrishabha 14:14, Mithuna 15:40

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 13:38) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 13:38) — destruction of all diseases; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-ashtami 12:16–15:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+2 Ravi Yoga 08:53–13:38+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:16–08:54 (16.12)+1 Yoga Priti 08:53–10:200 Anandadi: Prajapati 13:38–08:54 (16.12)0 Auspicious nakshatra 13:38–08:54 (16.12)0 Hutashana Yoga 08:53–12:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–12:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Ashtami 12:16–08:54 (16.12)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 08:53–13:38−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:53–13:38

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:53

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:54

Tithi	8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 12:02 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 14:02 more
Yoga	Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 07:58 (17.12) more
Karana	Kaulava (movable) · until 12:02 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:02	tithi Krishna-navami
from 12:02	karana Taitila
from 14:02	nakshatra Hasta
from 00:11 (17.12)	karana Gara
from 07:58 (17.12)	yoga Shobhana

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:07
Sunrise	08:54
Noon	12:25
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	00:28
Moonset	12:26
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:02	from 14:02

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:54–14:02) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (14:02–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:02–08:55 (17.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:54–12:02 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–12:02 Krakacha Yoga 12:02–08:55 (17.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:54–14:02 Anandadi: Ananda 14:02–08:55 (17.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:46
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:35–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (17.12)
Amrita Kalam	08:51–10:31 (17.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:25–13:18
Yamaganda	09:47–10:40
Gulika Kalam	11:32–12:25
Dur Muhurta	12:11–12:39
Varjyam	22:49–00:29 (17.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:46–11:53

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 14:02, Hasta from 14:02; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 12:02, Krishna-navami from 12:02; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 10:46, Kumbha 11:53, Mina 12:38, Mesha 13:18, Vrishabha 14:10, Mithuna 15:36

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 14:02) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 14:02) — imparting radiance (to the person); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-ashtami 08:54–12:02: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Krishna-navami 12:02–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

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Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:54–14:02+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–14:02+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:54–07:58 (17.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 14:02–08:55 (17.12)0 Kharmas−1 Rikta tithi 12:02–08:55 (17.12)−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:54–12:02−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:54–12:02−3 Krakacha Yoga 12:02–08:55 (17.12)

Panchanga at sunrise 08:54

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:55

Tithi	9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 12:30 more
Nakshatra	Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:07 more
Yoga	Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:32 (18.12) more
Karana	Gara (movable) · until 12:30 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kanya (Virgo)

Changes during the day

from 12:30	tithi Krishna-dashami
from 12:30	karana Vanija
from 15:07	nakshatra Chitra
from 00:58 (18.12)	karana Vishti
from 07:32 (18.12)	yoga Atiganda

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:08
Sunrise	08:55
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	01:50
Moonset	12:33
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:30	from 15:07

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:55–15:07) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:07–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:30–08:56 (18.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:55–12:30 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–12:30

Anandadi: Chara 15:07–08:56 (18.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:55–15:07

Bhadra in the netherworld: 00:58–13:34 (18.12); Bhadra Puchha 02:54–04:10 (18.12); Bhadra Mukha 04:10–06:15 (18.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:39–07:47
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:00 (18.12)
Amrita Kalam	08:51–10:31

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:18–14:11
Yamaganda	08:55–09:48
Gulika Kalam	10:40–11:33
Dur Muhurta	11:15–11:44, 14:04–14:32
Varjyam	23:40–01:22 (18.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 12:34–13:14, 14:06–15:56

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 12:34–13:14, 14:06–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 12:34–13:14, 14:06–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 12:34–13:14, 14:06–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:07, Chitra from 15:07; tithi Krishna-navami until 12:30, Krishna-dashami from 12:30; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 10:42, Kumbha 11:49, Mina 12:34, Mesha 13:14, Vrishabha 14:06, Mithuna 15:32

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:07) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:07) — improvement of well-being; Thursday — success.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-navami 08:55–12:30: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–15:07+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:55–07:32 (18.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:30–08:56 (18.12)0 Anandadi: Chara 15:07–08:56 (18.12)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 08:55–15:07−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:55–12:30−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:55–12:30−2 Rikta tithi 08:55–12:30

Panchanga at sunrise 08:55

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Hutashana Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:56

Tithi	10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:34 more
Nakshatra	Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 16:45 more
Yoga	Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:29 (19.12) more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:34 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 13:34	tithi Krishna-ekadashi
from 13:34	karana Bava
from 16:45	nakshatra Swati
from 02:17 (19.12)	karana Balava
from 07:29 (19.12)	yoga Sukarma

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:09
Sunrise	08:56
Noon	12:26
Sunset	15:56
End of twilight	16:43
Moonrise	03:11
Moonset	12:41
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 1, bad — 4

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:34

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:56–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:56–13:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:34–08:57 (19.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:56–13:34

Anandadi: Musala 08:56–16:45 Anandadi: Gada 16:45–08:57 (19.12)

Bhadra in the netherworld: 03:52–13:34; Bhadra Puchha 02:54–04:10; Bhadra Mukha 04:10–06:15
Gandanta (tithi): 13:09–13:59

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:40–07:48
Abhijit Muhurta	12:12–12:40
Vijaya Muhurta	13:36–14:04
Godhuli	15:56–16:30
Pradosha	15:56–19:20
Nishitha	23:52–01:01 (19.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:55–11:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:34–12:26
Yamaganda	14:11–15:04
Gulika Kalam	09:48–10:41
Dur Muhurta	10:20–10:48, 12:40–13:08
Varjyam	22:51–00:35 (19.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:38–11:45, 12:30–13:10, 14:02–15:56

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:38–11:45, 12:30–13:10, 14:02–15:56
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:38–11:45, 12:30–13:10, 14:02–15:56
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:38–11:45, 12:30–13:10, 14:02–15:56

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:34, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:34; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:38, Kumbha 11:45, Mina 12:30, Mesha 13:10, Vrishabha 14:02, Mithuna 15:28

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = −2

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:56–16:45+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:34–08:57 (19.12)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Atiganda 08:56–09:56−1 Anandadi: Musala 08:56–16:45−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:56–13:34−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:56–13:34

Panchanga at sunrise 08:56

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Saphala Ekadashi

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:08 more
Nakshatra	Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 18:52 more
Yoga	Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:46 (20.12) more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 15:08 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 15:08	tithi Krishna-dvadashi
from 15:08	karana Kaulava
from 18:52	nakshatra Vishakha
from 04:04 (20.12)	karana Taitila
from 07:46 (20.12)	yoga Dhriti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	04:32
Moonset	12:52
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 8, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 15:08

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:57–15:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Saphala Ekadashi · Vishnu

The Ekadashi of the dark half of Margashirsha (Pausha in North India). “Fruitful”: the fast makes new undertakings successful; Narayana is worshipped and oil lamps are lit.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:34 (18.12)–15:08
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:57–10:21 (20.12)

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–18:52 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:57–18:52 Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–08:57 (20.12)

Hutashana Yoga 08:57–15:08

Anandadi: Siddhi 08:57–18:52 Anandadi: Shubha 18:52–08:57 (20.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (20.12)
Amrita Kalam	09:17–11:02

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:42–11:34
Yamaganda	13:19–14:12
Gulika Kalam	08:57–09:49
Dur Muhurta	08:57–09:25, 09:25–09:53
Varjyam	01:02–02:48 (20.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:34–11:41, 12:26–13:07, 13:58–15:57

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:34–11:41, 12:26–13:07, 13:58–15:57
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:34–11:41, 12:26–13:07, 13:58–15:57
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:08, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:08; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:34, Kumbha 11:41, Mina 12:26, Mesha 13:07, Vrishabha 13:58, Mithuna 15:24

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Cautions:

Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:57–18:52+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 08:57–18:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–18:52+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:57–07:46 (20.12)+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 08:57–18:520 Hutashana Yoga 08:57–15:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 18:52–08:57 (20.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Krakacha Yoga
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:57

Tithi	12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:05 more
Nakshatra	Vishakha, pada 3 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 21:19 more
Yoga	Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 08:17 (21.12) more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 17:05 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Tula (Libra)

Changes during the day

from 17:05	tithi Krishna-trayodashi
from 17:05	karana Gara
from 21:19	nakshatra Anuradha
from 06:11 (21.12)	karana Vanija
from 08:17 (21.12)	yoga Shula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:10
Sunrise	08:57
Noon	12:27
Sunset	15:57
End of twilight	16:44
Moonrise	05:52
Moonset	13:06
Day length	6 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 2, bad — 7

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:57–15:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–17:05

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–17:05 Hutashana Yoga 08:57–17:05 Krakacha Yoga 08:57–17:05

Anandadi: Utpata 08:57–21:19 Anandadi: Mrityu 21:19–08:58 (21.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:41–07:49
Abhijit Muhurta	12:13–12:41
Vijaya Muhurta	13:37–14:05
Godhuli	15:57–16:31
Pradosha	15:57–19:21
Nishitha	23:53–01:01 (21.12)
Amrita Kalam	11:37–13:23

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:05–15:57
Yamaganda	12:27–13:20
Gulika Kalam	14:12–15:05
Dur Muhurta	15:01–15:29
Varjyam	01:47–03:34 (21.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	bad throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	bad throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:30, Kumbha 11:37, Mina 12:22, Mesha 13:03, Vrishabha 13:54, Mithuna 15:20

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Sunday — physical well-being.

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −8

Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)

+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:57–08:17 (21.12)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:57–17:05−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:57–17:05−2 Hutashana Yoga 08:57–17:05−3 Anandadi: Utpata 08:57–21:19−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:57–17:05

Panchanga at sunrise 08:57

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Manasa; auspicious time — after 10:21
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Soma Pradosha · Masik Shivaratri

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 19:20 more
Nakshatra	Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 00:03 (22.12) more
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 08:59 (22.12) more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 19:20 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 19:20	tithi Krishna-chaturdashi
from 19:20	karana Vishti
from 00:03 (22.12)	nakshatra Jyestha
from 08:33 (22.12)	karana Shakuni

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	07:10
Moonset	13:28
Day length	6 h 59 min

Sky

Winter solstice	20:12

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 0, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:58–15:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.

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Festivals and periods

Soma Pradosha · Shiva

A Pradosha falling on a Monday — the day of the Moon and Shiva: especially favourable for the fulfilment of wishes and for family well-being.

Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:58–19:20
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen

Masik Shivaratri · Shiva

The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).

Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:54–01:02 (22.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–00:03 (22.12)

Anandadi: Manasa 08:58–00:03 (22.12) Anandadi: Padma 00:03–08:58 (22.12)

Bhadra in heaven: 19:20–08:33 (22.12); Bhadra Mukha 19:20–21:33; Bhadra Puchha 07:15–08:34 (22.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:22
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (22.12)
Amrita Kalam	12:28–14:15

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:50–10:43
Yamaganda	11:35–12:28
Gulika Kalam	13:20–14:13
Dur Muhurta	12:42–13:10, 14:06–14:34
Varjyam	06:20–08:08 (22.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:26–11:33, 12:18–12:59, 13:50–15:58

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:26–11:33, 12:18–12:59, 13:50–15:58
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:26–11:33, 12:18–12:59, 13:50–15:58
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:26–11:33, 12:18–12:59, 13:50–15:58

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:26, Kumbha 11:33, Mina 12:18, Mesha 12:59, Vrishabha 13:50, Mithuna 15:16

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Cautions:

The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +6

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time begins after 10:21

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:58–00:03 (22.12)+1 Anandadi: Manasa 08:58–00:03 (22.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–00:03 (22.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Yoga Shula 08:58–10:21

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:58

Tithi	14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:48 more
Nakshatra	Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 02:58 (23.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 08:59 more
Karana	Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 21:48 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio)

Changes during the day

from 08:59	yoga Ganda
from 21:48	tithi Amavasya
from 21:48	karana Chatushpada
from 02:58 (23.12)	nakshatra Mula

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:11
Sunrise	08:58
Noon	12:28
Sunset	15:58
End of twilight	16:45
Moonrise	08:21
Moonset	14:01
Day length	6 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:58–15:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Shakuni 08:58–15:58: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
Krishna-chaturdashi 08:58–15:58: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Chhatra 02:58–08:59 (23.12) Anandadi: Mudgara 08:58–02:58 (23.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:14–09:43 (23.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:42–07:50
Abhijit Muhurta	12:14–12:42
Vijaya Muhurta	13:38–14:06
Godhuli	15:58–16:32
Pradosha	15:58–19:22
Nishitha	23:54–01:02 (23.12)
Amrita Kalam	17:06–18:54

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:13–15:06
Yamaganda	10:43–11:36
Gulika Kalam	12:28–13:21
Dur Muhurta	10:22–10:50, 22:46–23:54
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	bad throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:22, Kumbha 11:29, Mina 12:14, Mesha 12:55, Vrishabha 13:46, Mithuna 15:12

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Krishna-chaturdashi 08:58–15:58: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Cautions:

Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −6

Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi

0 Kharmas0 Yoga Ganda 08:59–11:28−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 08:58–02:58 (23.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–02:58 (23.12)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:58–21:48

Panchanga at sunrise 08:58

Summary	Unfavourable day — Yamaghanta, Amavasya
Month	Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more
Paksha	Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Margashirsha Amavasya

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 00:24 (24.12) more
Nakshatra	Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 06:00 (24.12) more Gandamula
Yoga	Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 09:48 more
Karana	Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:06 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:48	yoga Vriddhi
from 11:06	karana Naga
from 00:24 (24.12)	tithi Shukla-pratipat
from 00:24 (24.12)	karana Kimstughna
from 06:00 (24.12)	nakshatra Purva-Ashadha

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:29
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	09:19
Moonset	14:50
Day length	6 h 59 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 9, bad — 4

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:59–15:59) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Chatushpada 08:59–11:06: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Naga 11:06–15:59: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Margashirsha Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)

The new moon of Margashirsha; in Tamil Nadu, when it falls in Mula nakshatra, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on this day.

Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:48 (22.12)–00:24 (24.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Yamaghanta 08:59–06:00 (24.12) Jwalamukhi Yoga 00:24–06:00 (24.12) Samvartaka Yoga 00:24–08:59 (24.12)

Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:59–06:00 (24.12) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 06:00–08:59 (24.12)

Gandanta (nakshatra): 20:14 (22.12)–09:43
Gandanta (tithi): 23:58–00:51 (24.12)
Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:07
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (24.12)
Amrita Kalam	22:47–00:36 (24.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:29–13:21
Yamaganda	09:51–10:44
Gulika Kalam	11:36–12:29
Dur Muhurta	12:15–12:43
Varjyam	04:12–06:00 (24.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:18–11:25, 12:10–12:51, 13:42–15:59

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Amavasya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:18, Kumbha 11:25, Mina 12:10, Mesha 12:51, Vrishabha 13:42, Mithuna 15:08

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Amavasya 08:59–15:59: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Cautions:

Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −5

Strict prohibition: Yamaghanta

Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya

+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:59–06:00 (24.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 09:48–08:59 (24.12)0 Kharmas−1 Gandanta 08:59–09:43−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–06:00 (24.12)−3 Amavasya 08:59–00:24 (24.12)−3 Yamaghanta 08:59–06:00 (24.12)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Prajapati, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 03:04 (25.12) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:04 (25.12) more
Yoga	Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 10:42 more
Karana	Kimstughna (fixed) · until 13:44 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:42	yoga Dhruva
from 13:44	karana Bava
from 03:04 (25.12)	tithi Shukla-dvitya
from 03:04 (25.12)	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:29
Sunset	15:59
End of twilight	16:46
Moonrise	10:00
Moonset	15:53
Day length	7 h 00 min

Sky

New moon (Amavasya)	00:24

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 11, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:59–15:59) is good for root crops.
Kimstughna 08:59–13:44: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Anandadi: Prajapati all day

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:15–12:43
Vijaya Muhurta	13:39–14:07
Godhuli	15:59–16:33
Pradosha	15:59–19:23
Nishitha	23:55–01:03 (25.12)
Amrita Kalam	03:39–05:27 (25.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:22–14:14
Yamaganda	08:59–09:52
Gulika Kalam	10:44–11:37
Dur Muhurta	11:19–11:47, 14:07–14:35
Varjyam	16:49–18:38

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:14–11:22, 12:06–12:47, 13:39–15:59

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 10:14–11:22, 12:06–12:47, 13:39–15:59
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 10:14–11:22, 12:06–12:47, 13:39–15:59
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:14, Kumbha 11:22, Mina 12:06, Mesha 12:47, Vrishabha 13:39, Mithuna 15:04

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Thursday — success.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +2

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Prajapati all day+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:59–10:42+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Ananda, Yoga Dhruva; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Chandra Darshan

At sunrise 08:59

Tithi	2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:41 (26.12) more
Nakshatra	Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 09:04 more
Yoga	Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 11:37 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 16:23 more
Vara	Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius)

Changes during the day

from 09:04	nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
from 11:37	yoga Vyaghata
from 16:23	karana Kaulava
from 05:41 (26.12)	tithi Shukla-tritya
from 05:41 (26.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:12
Sunrise	08:59
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:00
End of twilight	16:47
Moonrise	10:28
Moonset	17:07
Day length	7 h 00 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 09:04

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:59–09:04) is good for root crops.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:04–16:00) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)

The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.

Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 16:00–17:07
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 16:00–17:07

Kharmas

Muhurta

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–05:41 (26.12) Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:41–09:00 (26.12)

Anandadi: Vardhamana 08:59–09:04 Anandadi: Ananda 09:04–05:20 (26.12) Anandadi: Kaladanda 05:20–09:00 (26.12)

Surya Dagdha tithi: Shukla-dvitya

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:43–07:51
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:00–16:34
Pradosha	16:00–19:24
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (26.12)
Amrita Kalam	04:52–06:40 (26.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	11:37–12:30
Yamaganda	14:15–15:07
Gulika Kalam	09:52–10:45
Dur Muhurta	10:24–10:52, 12:44–13:12
Varjyam	18:04–19:52

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:10–11:18, 12:02–12:43, 13:35–16:00

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:10–11:18, 12:02–12:43, 13:35–16:00
Cutting fingernails	good 10:10–11:18, 12:02–12:43, 13:35–16:00
Cutting toenails	average 09:04–16:00
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:10–11:18, 12:02–12:43, 13:35–16:00

Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 09:04, Uttara-Ashadha from 09:04; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:10, Kumbha 11:18, Mina 12:02, Mesha 12:43, Vrishabha 13:35, Mithuna 15:00

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 09:04) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 09:04) — improved health; Friday — universal respect.

Cautions:

Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = 0

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Ananda 09:04–05:20 (26.12)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:59–11:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–05:41 (26.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:04–09:00 (26.12)0 Kharmas−1 Yoga Vyaghata 11:37–15:21−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:59–05:41 (26.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–09:04−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–05:41 (26.12)

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 08:59

Summary	Best day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 12:04
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 09:00

Tithi	3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 08:10 (27.12) more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 12:04 more
Yoga	Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 12:29 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 18:57 more
Vara	Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 12:04	nakshatra Shravana
from 12:29	yoga Harshana
from 18:57	karana Gara
from 08:10 (27.12)	tithi Shukla-chaturti
from 08:10 (27.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	09:00
Noon	12:30
Sunset	16:01
End of twilight	16:48
Moonrise	10:46
Moonset	18:26
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:04

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (09:00–12:04) is good for sowing.
According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (12:04–16:01) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 12:04–17:17 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:04–09:00 (27.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:10–09:00 (27.12)

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:00–12:04

Anandadi: Chara 09:00–13:52 Anandadi: Sthira 13:52–09:00 (27.12)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:16–12:44
Vijaya Muhurta	13:40–14:08
Godhuli	16:01–16:35
Pradosha	16:01–19:25
Nishitha	23:56–01:04 (27.12)
Amrita Kalam	03:17–05:05 (27.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	10:45–11:38
Yamaganda	13:23–14:16
Gulika Kalam	09:00–09:52
Dur Muhurta	09:00–09:28, 09:28–09:56
Varjyam	16:33–18:20

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average throughout the daytime
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average throughout the daytime
Bathing, washing hair	average throughout the daytime

Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 12:04, Shravana from 12:04; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 10:07, Kumbha 11:14, Mina 11:58, Mesha 12:39, Vrishabha 13:31, Mithuna 14:57

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 12:04) — improved health; Shravana (from 12:04) — bodily development (physical growth); Saturday — decline of physical strength.

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Best day · score S = +8

The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.

Auspicious time begins after 12:04

+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 12:04–09:00 (27.12)+2 Ravi Yoga 12:04–17:17+1 Anandadi: Chara 09:00–13:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:00–12:04+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–08:10 (27.12)+1 Yoga Harshana 12:29–09:00 (27.12)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:00–12:04 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)

Panchanga at sunrise 09:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Tryahasparsha
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Vinayaka Chaturthi

At sunrise 09:00

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:22 (28.12) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha)
Nakshatra	Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 14:55 more
Yoga	Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 13:13 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 21:19 more
Vara	Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn)

Changes during the day

from 13:13	yoga Vajra
from 14:55	nakshatra Dhanishtha
from 21:19	karana Vishti

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	09:00
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:02
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	10:59
Moonset	19:45
Day length	7 h 01 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 3, bad — 9

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 14:55

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (09:00–14:55) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha

The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.

Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:49–13:13
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 14:55–09:00 (28.12)

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Anandadi: Matanga 14:55–09:00 (28.12) Anandadi: Gada 09:00–14:55

Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:19–04:15 (28.12); Bhadra Mukha 21:16–23:27
Bhadra on earth: 04:15–10:22 (28.12); Bhadra Puchha 09:03–10:22 (28.12)
Roga Panchaka: 04:15 (28.12)–22:00 (01.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:41–14:09
Godhuli	16:02–16:36
Pradosha	16:02–19:25
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (28.12)
Amrita Kalam	05:58–07:44 (28.12)

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	15:09–16:02
Yamaganda	12:31–13:23
Gulika Kalam	14:16–15:09
Dur Muhurta	15:05–15:34
Varjyam	19:21–21:07

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Bathing, washing hair	average 10:03–11:10, 11:54–12:35, 13:27–16:02

Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shravana until 14:55, Dhanishtha from 14:55; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 10:03, Kumbha 11:10, Mina 11:54, Mesha 12:35, Vrishabha 13:27, Mithuna 14:53

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 14:55) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 14:55) — longevity (increased vitality); Sunday — physical well-being.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-chaturti 09:00–16:02: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5

+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:00–14:55+1 Yoga Harshana 09:00–13:130 Ravi Yoga 14:55–09:00 (28.12)0 Anandadi: Matanga 14:55–09:00 (28.12)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Vajra 13:13–14:27−1 Anandadi: Gada 09:00–14:55−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) all day

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 09:00

Summary	Favourable day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; auspicious time — after 10:22
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 09:00

Tithi	4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 10:22 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise
Nakshatra	Dhanishtha, pada 3 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 17:29 more
Yoga	Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:44 more
Karana	Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 10:22 more
Vara	Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 10:22	tithi Shukla-panchami
from 10:22	karana Bava
from 13:44	yoga Siddhi
from 17:29	nakshatra Shatabhisha
from 23:19	karana Balava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	09:00
Noon	12:31
Sunset	16:03
End of twilight	16:49
Moonrise	11:08
Moonset	21:04
Day length	7 h 02 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 10:22

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:00–10:22: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:00–17:29 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:00–17:29

Anandadi: Shubha 09:00–17:29 Anandadi: Amrita 17:29–09:00 (29.12)

Bhadra on earth: 04:15–10:22; Bhadra Puchha 09:03–10:22
Roga Panchaka: 04:15–22:00 (01.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:17–12:45
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:10
Godhuli	16:03–16:36
Pradosha	16:03–19:26
Nishitha	23:57–01:05 (29.12)
Amrita Kalam	none on this day

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	09:53–10:46
Yamaganda	11:38–12:31
Gulika Kalam	13:24–14:17
Dur Muhurta	12:45–13:13, 14:10–14:38
Varjyam	01:19–03:03 (29.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:22–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:23–16:03

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 10:22–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:23–16:03
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 10:22–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:23–16:03
Bathing, washing hair	good 10:22–11:06, 11:50–12:31, 13:23–16:03

Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 10:22, Shukla-panchami from 10:22; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 09:59, Kumbha 11:06, Mina 11:50, Mesha 12:31, Vrishabha 13:23, Mithuna 14:49

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Monday — clear, bright complexion.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-chaturti 09:00–10:22: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Bhadra on earth 09:00–10:22: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

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Day summary

Favourable day · score S = +4

Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.

Auspicious time begins after 10:22

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:00–17:29+1 Anandadi: Shubha 09:00–17:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:00–17:29+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 09:00–17:29+1 Auspicious tithi 10:22–09:00 (29.12)+1 Yoga Siddhi 13:44–09:00 (29.12)0 Kharmas−1 Bhadra on earth 09:00–10:22−1 Panchaka all day−2 Rikta tithi 09:00–10:22

Panchanga at sunrise 09:00

Summary	Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas
Festivals	Skanda Shashti

At sunrise 09:00

Tithi	5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 12:09 more
Nakshatra	Shatabhisha, pada 3 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 19:35 more
Yoga	Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 13:55 more
Karana	Balava (movable) · until 12:09 more
Vara	Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 12:09	tithi Shukla-shashti
from 12:09	karana Kaulava
from 13:55	yoga Vyatipata
from 19:35	nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
from 00:50 (30.12)	karana Taitila

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	09:00
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:04
End of twilight	16:50
Moonrise	11:15
Moonset	22:22
Day length	7 h 03 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 12:09

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (09:00–16:04) is good for sowing.

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Festivals and periods

Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)

The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.

Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 12:09–09:00 (30.12)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 19:35–09:00 (30.12)

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–12:09 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:09–09:00 (30.12)

Anandadi: Mrityu 09:00–19:35 Anandadi: Kana 19:35–09:00 (30.12)

Roga Panchaka: 04:15 (28.12)–22:00 (01.01)
Gandanta (tithi): 11:43–12:34

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:46
Vijaya Muhurta	13:42–14:11
Godhuli	16:04–16:37
Pradosha	16:04–19:27
Nishitha	23:58–01:06 (30.12)
Amrita Kalam	11:45–13:30

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	14:18–15:11
Yamaganda	10:46–11:39
Gulika Kalam	12:32–13:25
Dur Muhurta	10:25–10:53, 22:50–23:58
Varjyam	02:24–04:06 (30.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:00–12:27, 13:19–13:55

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 09:00–12:27, 13:19–13:55
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 09:00–12:27, 13:19–13:55
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:00–12:27, 13:19–16:04

Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-panchami until 12:09, Shukla-shashti from 12:09; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 09:55, Kumbha 11:02, Mina 11:47, Mesha 12:27, Vrishabha 13:19, Mithuna 14:45

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Tuesday — harm to longevity.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Vyatipata 13:55–16:04: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Unfavourable day · score S = −6

Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu

+2 Yoga Siddhi 09:00–13:55+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:00–19:35+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–12:090 Kharmas−1 Vyatipata 13:55–09:00 (30.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–12:09−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 12:09–09:00 (30.12)−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 09:00–19:35

Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.

Panchanga at sunrise 09:00

Summary	Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 09:00

Tithi	6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:21 more
Nakshatra	Purva-Bhadra, pada 3 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 21:07 more
Yoga	Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 13:40 more
Karana	Taitila (movable) · until 13:21 more
Vara	Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius)

Changes during the day

from 13:21	tithi Shukla-saptami
from 13:21	karana Gara
from 13:40	yoga Variyana
from 21:07	nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
from 01:42 (31.12)	karana Vanija

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	09:00
Noon	12:32
Sunset	16:05
End of twilight	16:51
Moonrise	11:22
Moonset	23:41
Day length	7 h 04 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 9, bad — 2

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:21

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (09:00–16:05) is good for root crops.

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Festivals and periods

Kharmas

Muhurta

Ravi Yoga 09:00–21:07 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:21–09:00 (31.12)

Anandadi: Padma 09:00–21:07 Anandadi: Lumbaka 21:07–09:00 (31.12)

Roga Panchaka: 04:15 (28.12)–22:00 (01.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Vijaya Muhurta	13:43–14:11
Godhuli	16:05–16:38
Pradosha	16:05–19:28
Nishitha	23:58–01:06 (31.12)
Amrita Kalam	12:36–14:18

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	12:32–13:25
Yamaganda	09:53–10:46
Gulika Kalam	11:39–12:32
Dur Muhurta	12:18–12:46
Varjyam	07:03–08:42 (31.12)

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: average 13:40–16:05

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	average 13:40–16:05
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	average 13:40–16:05
Bathing, washing hair	average 09:51–10:58, 11:43–12:23, 13:15–16:05

Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-shashti until 13:21, Shukla-saptami from 13:21; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 09:51, Kumbha 10:58, Mina 11:43, Mesha 12:23, Vrishabha 13:15, Mithuna 14:41

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Vyatipata 09:00–13:40: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0

Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata

+2 Ravi Yoga 09:00–21:07+1 Anandadi: Padma 09:00–21:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:21–09:00 (31.12)0 Auspicious tithi 13:21–09:00 (31.12)0 Yoga Variyana 13:40–09:00 (31.12)0 Kharmas−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:00–21:07−3 Vyatipata 09:00–13:40

Panchanga at sunrise 09:00

Summary	Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Chhatra, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Panchaka, Bhadra on earth
Month	Pausha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more
Paksha	Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon)
Samvatsara	Sharvari (No. 34) · Shaka 1762 · Vikram 1897 more
Period	Kharmas

At sunrise 09:00

Tithi	7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 13:52 more
Nakshatra	Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 21:56 more
Yoga	Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:53 more
Karana	Vanija (movable) · until 13:52 more
Vara	Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more
Signs	Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces)

Changes during the day

from 12:53	yoga Parigha
from 13:52	tithi Shukla-ashtami
from 13:52	karana Vishti
from 21:56	nakshatra Revati
from 01:50 (01.01)	karana Bava

Sun and Moon

Dawn	08:13
Sunrise	09:00
Noon	12:33
Sunset	16:06
End of twilight	16:52
Moonrise	11:29
Moonset	none
Day length	7 h 06 min

Gardener’s calendar

tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 2, bad — 1

score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad

task	at sunrise	from 13:52

The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:

According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (09:00–16:06) is good for sowing.
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:52–16:06: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.

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Kharmas

Muhurta

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 21:56–08:59 (01.01)

Krakacha Yoga 13:52–08:59 (01.01) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:52–08:59 (01.01)

Anandadi: Chhatra 09:00–21:56 Anandadi: Mitra 21:56–08:59 (01.01)

Bhadra on earth: 13:52–01:50 (01.01); Bhadra Puchha 15:39–16:50; Bhadra Mukha 16:50–18:49
Roga Panchaka: 04:15 (28.12)–22:00 (01.01)

Timings of the day

Favourable

Brahma Muhurta	06:44–07:52
Abhijit Muhurta	12:18–12:47
Vijaya Muhurta	13:44–14:12
Godhuli	16:06–16:40
Pradosha	16:06–19:28
Nishitha	23:59–01:06 (01.01)
Amrita Kalam	16:58–18:38

Unfavourable

Rahu Kalam	13:26–14:19
Yamaganda	09:00–09:53
Gulika Kalam	10:46–11:39
Dur Muhurta	11:22–11:50, 14:12–14:41
Varjyam	none on this day

Haircut and shaving

Cutting hair, shaving: good 09:47–10:54, 11:39–12:19, 13:11–13:52

Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).

Cutting hair, shaving	good 09:47–10:54, 11:39–12:19, 13:11–13:52
Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails	good 09:47–10:54, 11:39–12:19, 13:11–13:52
Bathing, washing hair	good 09:47–10:54, 11:39–12:19, 13:11–16:06

Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-saptami until 13:52, Shukla-ashtami from 13:52; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 09:47, Kumbha 10:54, Mina 11:39, Mesha 12:19, Vrishabha 13:11, Mithuna 14:37

Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Thursday — success.

Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:

Shukla-ashtami 13:52–16:06: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Bhadra on earth 13:52–16:06: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).

Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar

Day summary

Ordinary day · score S = +1

Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.

+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 09:00–21:56+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:00–21:56+1 Yoga Variyana 09:00–12:53+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–13:520 Kharmas0 Ashtami 13:52–08:59 (01.01)0 Yoga Parigha 12:53–00:12 (01.01)−1 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:52–08:59 (01.01)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:52–08:59 (01.01)−1 Bhadra on earth 13:52–01:50 (01.01)−1 Panchaka all day

Panchanga at sunrise 09:00

soaking seedsplanting above-ground crops, with pricking outplanting root crops, without pricking outpricking outpinching out side shootsroot division, digging upwatering, foliar feedingploughingweeding, pest controlplant healing, grafting, cuttingsharvesting grain (per Raman)harvest: sap in the topsharvest: sap in the roots

Margashirsha (Vedic name Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti.
Patron: Keshava; Aditya — Amshu. Full moon in nakshatra Mrigashirsha. Ritu: Hemanta.

Amanta and purnimanta
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.

Sharvari (No. 34 of 60, “night”) — A dark year: scarcity and privation, but also a time for quiet spiritual practice.
Northern samvatsara: Virodhikrit (No. 45)
Shaka Samvat 1762 · Vikram Samvat 1897 · Kali Yuga 4941
Next year — Plava, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 23.03.1841
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.

Shukla-saptami (7, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Dhanishtha (23)
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people

Vyaghata (13) — “crushing blow”
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Gara (movable)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Mangala vara — Mars Day
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.

Dawn
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.

Sunrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.

Noon
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.

Sunset
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).

End of twilight
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.

Moonrise
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.

Moonset
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.

Gardener’s calendar
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.

The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Dwipushkar Yoga
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.

Ravi Yoga
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.

Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.

Anandadi: Utpata — “calamity”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Hutashana Yoga
“Fiery” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11. Portends losses, quarrels and harm; new undertakings are avoided.

Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.

Anandadi: Mrityu — “death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Bhadra
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).

The Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and does harm — auspicious activities are not started.

Bhadra Mukha
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.

Bhadra Puchha
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).

Raja Panchaka
Began on a Monday: considered relatively favourable for dealings with the authorities, government service and property.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Brahma Muhurta
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.

Abhijit Muhurta
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.

Vijaya Muhurta
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.

Godhuli
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.

Pradosha
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.

Nishitha
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.

Amrita Kalam
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Dur Muhurta
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.

Varjyam
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Cutting fingernails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

Cutting toenails
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.

weekday
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.

Tuesday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Dhanishtha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shatabhisha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

nakshatra
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.

Shukla-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

tithi
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).

Vrischika
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”

Dhanu
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”

Makara
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Kumbha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”

Mina
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Mesha
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”

Vrishabha
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

lagna
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.

Rules and sources
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.

Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.

Auspicious nakshatra
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.

Auspicious tithi
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.

Harshana (14) — “delighting”
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.

Panchaka
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-ashtami (8, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Shatabhisha (24)
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace

Vishti (movable)
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Buddha vara — Mercury Day
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Anandadi: Manasa — “thought”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Padma — “lotus”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.

Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.

Krakacha Yoga
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Wednesday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purva-Bhadra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-ashtami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Auspicious weekday
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.

Vajra (15) — “diamond, thunderbolt”
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Fierce or sharp nakshatra
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.

Bhadra on earth
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.

Ashtami
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.

Shukla-navami (9, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Purva-Bhadra (25)
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search

Siddhi (16) — “success, accomplishment”
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Balava (movable)
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Guru vara — Jupiter Day
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Anandadi: Chhatra — “royal parasol”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Mudgara — “hammer”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Thursday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Uttara-Bhadra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Rikta tithi
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.

Shukla-dashami (10, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Uttara-Bhadra (26)
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)

Vyatipata (17) — “calamity, downfall”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Taitila (movable)
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shukra vara — Venus Day
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Anandadi: Dhwaja — “banner”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Shrivatsa — “mark of good fortune on Vishnu’s chest”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.

Amrita Siddhi Yoga
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.

Amrita Siddhi turned to poison
If an Amrita Siddhi day falls on a tithi “forbidden” for it (Sun — 5, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 8, Thu — 9, Fri — 10, Sat — 11), the nectar turns into poison (visha): the day is unfavourable for any new undertaking.

Gandanta
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.

Surya Dagdha tithi
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Friday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Revati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dashami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Vyatipata
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.

Shukla-ekadashi (11, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Revati (27)
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)

Variyana (18) — “excellent, best”
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Vanija (movable)
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Shani vara — Saturn Day
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding

nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Anandadi: Prajapati — “lord of creatures”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Saumya — “gentle, lunar”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.

The Moon in Mesha, Vrishabha, Mithuna or Vrischika: Bhadra is in heaven (svarga) — its influence on earth is weak.

Gandamula
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Saturday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ashwini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-ekadashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi (12, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Ashwini (1)
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything

Parigha (19) — “bolt, barrier”
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Ravi vara — Sun Day
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Shukla-dvadashi
neutral

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Anandadi: Ananda — “joy”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.

Anandadi: Kaladanda — “staff of death”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Sunday
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Bharani
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Shukla-triodashi (13, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Bharani (2)
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something

Shiva (20) — “auspicious, benevolent”
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Soma vara — Moon Day
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling

nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Anandadi: Chara — “movable”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Sthira — “steady”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Anandadi: Vardhamana — “growing”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Rahu Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.

How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.

Yamaganda
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.

How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.

Gulika Kalam
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.

How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.

Monday
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krittika
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-triodashi
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturdashi (14, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Rohini (4)
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)

Siddha (21) — “perfected, accomplished”
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings

Anandadi: Matanga — “elephant”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra)
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.

Anandadi: Rakshasa — “demon”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Rohini
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Purnima
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kshaya tithi
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.

Vishti (Bhadra)
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.

Krishna-pratipat (1, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Mrigashirsha (5)
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)

Sadhya (22) — “attainable, amenable”
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The exact opposition of the Sun and the Moon: the Moon is at full strength. A time for fasts, pujas and charity.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.

Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Anandadi: Amrita — “nectar of immortality”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Samvartaka Yoga
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.

Anandadi: Musala — “pestle, club”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Mrigashirsha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shubha (23) — “goodness, happiness”
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-dvitya (2, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Ardra (6)
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)

Shukla (24) — “bright, pure”
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

Anandadi: Siddhi — “success”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra)
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.

Anandadi: Kana — “one-eyed, defective”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Ardra
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvitya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya (3, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.

Punarvasu (7)
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth

Brahma (25) — “Brahma, sacred knowledge”
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-tritya
any undertakings

Anandadi: Lumbaka
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Punarvasu
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Mithuna
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti (4, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Pushya (8)
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding

Indra (26) — “Indra, lord”
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Anandadi: Mitra — “friend”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Pushya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Pushya
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).

Krishna-panchami (5, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Ashlesha (9)
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze

Vaidhriti (27) — “without support, discord”
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The Sun’s entry into a new sidereal sign — the start of a solar month. The time around this moment (Punya Kala) is favourable for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-panchami
any undertakings

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.

Anandadi: Vajra — “thunderbolt”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Yamaghanta
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.

Ashlesha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Magha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Kharmas
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).

Sankranti day
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.

Vaidhriti
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.

Krishna-shashti (6, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.

Magha (10)
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death

Vishkambha (1) — “prop, bolt”
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground

Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground

nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Anandadi: Dhwanksha — “crow”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Purva-Phalguni
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-saptami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Priti (2) — “love, affection”
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna-saptami (7, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.

Purva-Phalguni (11)
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit

Bava (movable)
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden

nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Anandadi: Dhumra — “smoke”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Uttara-Phalguni
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-ashtami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ashtami (8, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.

Uttara-Phalguni (12)
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances

Saubhagya (4) — “good fortune, marital happiness”
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Kaulava (movable)
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Hasta
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-navami (9, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.

Hasta (13)
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity

Shobhana (5) — “splendid, beautiful”
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.

Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

The Moon in Kanya, Tula, Dhanu or Makara: Bhadra is in patala (the netherworld) — its influence on earth is weak; according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, it even portends gain.

Chitra
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dashami
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dashami (10, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.

Chitra (14)
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)

Atiganda (6) — “great danger”
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-dashami
any undertakings

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Anandadi: Gada — “mace”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Krishna-ekadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-ekadashi (11, waning Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.

Swati (15)
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert

Sukarma (7) — “good deed”
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Anandadi: Shubha — “auspiciousness”
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.

Tripushkar Yoga
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.

Swati
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Krishna-dvadashi
0 — does not affect the haircut rating

Krishna-dvadashi (12, waning Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.

Vishakha (16)
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)

Dhriti (8) — “steadfastness, firmness”
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.

Krishna-dvadashi
neutral

Vishakha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi (13, waning Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.

Anuradha (17)
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)

Shula (9) — “spear, sharp pain”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere (the Sun’s tropical longitude 270°), after which the Sun turns north. The Vedic Uttarayana is traditionally counted from Makara Sankranti — about 24–25 days later.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.

Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling

Anuradha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-trayodashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi (14, waning Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.

Jyestha (18)
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)

Shakuni (fixed)
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Jyestha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Krishna-chaturdashi
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Ganda (10) — “danger, knot”
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Krishna Chaturdashi
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).

Amavasya (30, waning Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.

Mula (19)
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)

Chatushpada (fixed)
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

Wednesday — Day of Mercury
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens

nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.

Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion

Jwalamukhi Yoga
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.

Mula
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Amavasya
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Vriddhi (11) — “growth, increase”
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Amavasya
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.

Pausha (Vedic name Sahasya) — The cold month of Dhanur Masa and Kharmas: no weddings are held until Makara Sankranti, and with it Uttarayana begins.
Patron: Narayana; Aditya — Bhaga. Full moon in nakshatra Pushya. Ritu: Hemanta.

Shukla-pratipat (1, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.

Purva-Ashadha (20)
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)

Kimstughna (fixed)
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.

The exact conjunction of the Sun and the Moon — the start of a new lunar month in the amanta system. A day for the ancestors and inner work.

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees

Purva-Ashadha
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-pratipat
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya (2, waxing Moon)
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.

Dhruva (12) — “fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.

Friday — Day of Venus
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants

nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.

Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Uttara-Ashadha
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-dvitya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya (3, waxing Moon)
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.

Uttara-Ashadha (21)
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support

Saturday — Day of Saturn
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants

nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-tritya
any undertakings

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shravana
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-tritya
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-chaturti (4, waxing Moon)
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.

Shravana (22)
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)

Sunday — Day of the Sun
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers

nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Roga Panchaka
Began on a Sunday: the “illness” Panchaka — people guard their health and do not start medical treatment or journeys.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.

Shukla-chaturti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Tryahasparsha
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.

Monday — Day of the Moon
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice

nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-panchami
+1 — favourable for a haircut

Shukla-panchami (5, waxing Moon)
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.

Tuesday — Day of Mars
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves

nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).

Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings

Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground

Shukla-shashti
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut

Shukla-shashti (6, waxing Moon)
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Thursday — Day of Jupiter
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves

nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.

Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming

Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden